Painted Lady butterflies migrate an extraordinary 4,500 miles annually from sub-Saharan Africa to the Arctic Circle, achieving a total of over 9,000 miles. They are found on every continent except Antarctica and recently made headlines for crossing the Atlantic Oceanâan insect first. Their resilience reflects adaptation to climate changes and habitat loss, but they need human intervention to thrive. While no current data shows a decline in their population, a separate study indicated a 22% drop in American butterfly populations between 2000 and 2020, attributed to habitat loss and insecticides.
The Painted Lady butterflies undertake a remarkable journey of 4,500 miles from sub-Saharan Africa to the Arctic Circle, showcasing their resilience amid environmental changes.
Last year marked the first documented insect journey across the Atlantic, with Painted Ladies traveling from West Africa to South Americaâan unprecedented migration.
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